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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Connections

Software Setup

Basic Operations

Advanced Features

Help

Index

Table of Contents Index

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Package Contents

Copyright/Trademarks© 2004 Digital Networks North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital Networks North America, Inc. shall not be liable for any errors contained herein or for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained herein, even if Digital Networks North America has been advised of the possibility of such damages. This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only. Digital Networks North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the specifications and other infor-mation contained in this document without prior notification. Digital Networks North America, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update the information contained herein. Rio® is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

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• Rio Forge

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Table of Contentsrationsions....................................14..............................................15 with Rio Music Manager ....15cks ......................................16ger .......................................16acks using Windows Explorer17..............................................18layer.................................19

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Featuresatures...............................27

• Package Contents.......................................... ii• Copyright/Trademarks .................................. ii

1 - Getting StartedWelcome .......................................................1• Learning More.................................................1Tour of the Rio Forge ............................2LCD Overview ............................................5• Player Mode ....................................................5• Menu Mode .....................................................5• Date View........................................................6• Time Code View..............................................6• Track Format View .........................................6• Play Screens ...................................................6• FM Radio: Store Preset ..................................7• FM Radio: Manual...........................................7• FM Radio: Preset ............................................7

2 - ConnectionsBasic Connections...................................8• Battery ............................................................8• Earphones .......................................................8• USB .................................................................8• Additional Accessories ...................................9

3 - Software SetupWindows .....................................................11• Rio Music Manager .......................................12Mac.................................................................13• iTunes............................................................13

4 - Basic OpeBasic OperatCopy Tracks• Copying Tracks

Transfer Tra• Rio Music Mana• Transferring Tr• iTunes..............Control the PPlay Music....Play Music....• Play All ............• Album ..............• Artist ...............• Genre ..............• Track ...............• Year .................• New Music.......• Playlist.............• Spoken Word ..• FM Recordings

FM Tuner.......• FM Control ......• Manual ............• Store Preset....• Preset ..............

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• Synchronize ..................................................52• Treble ............................................................52

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• Playback ........................................................30• Equalizer .......................................................31• Power ............................................................32• Resume .........................................................33• Display ..........................................................34• Time ..............................................................35• Language ......................................................36• FM Tuner .......................................................37• Lock Setup ....................................................38• Tags...............................................................39FM Record (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only) .............................................................40Stopwatch..................................................41About ............................................................42

6 - HelpTroubleshooting.....................................43• Customer Service Information ....................43• Frequently Asked Questions........................44Glossary of Digital Audio Terms...50• Bass...............................................................50• Bitrate ...........................................................50• Codec ............................................................50• DRM ...............................................................50• Firmware .......................................................51• Gain ...............................................................51• ID3 Tags .......................................................51• Mass Storage Class ......................................51• MP3................................................................51• Playlist...........................................................51• Rip and Encode.............................................52

• VBR..................• WMA ................ECC, FCC, anCompliance .• Statement of C• Federal Comm• Industry Canad

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

player that provides many hours nsion slot, a stopwatch, and an

g the Rio Forge.

:: WelcomeThank you for purchasing the Rio Forge. The Rio Forge is a portable digital audioof MP3 and WMA playback. The Rio Forge features a lighted LCD, a memory expaFM radio tuner.

Learning More• Refer to the Quick Start poster for the basics on how to set up and start usin

• Visit the Rio website at www.rioaudio.com.

http://www.rioaudio.com


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:: Tour of the Rio Forge

FORWARD and REVERSEPress to skip to the next or previous track.Press and hold to scan forward or reverse.

VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level.

PLAY/PAUSEPress to play or pause playback.

CENTER In Menu mode, press to select options.

In Player mode press to cycle through Time Code View, Track Format View, and Date View.

Press and hold to quickly set Bookmarks.

MENUIn Player mode, press to enter

Menu mode.

In Menu mode, press to returnto Player mode.

LOCK/UNLOCKSlide into the LOCK position to

disable buttons and preventaccidental operation.

POWERPress to power the Rio Forge

on.

Press and hold to power the RioForge off.

STOPPress to stop playback.


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SBcable.

EARPHONESConnects to earphones,

headphones, or auxiliaryconnections.

UConnects to the USB

VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level.

LOCK/UNLOCKSlide into the LOCK position to disable buttons and prevent accidental operation.

POWERPress to turn the Rio Forge on. Press and hold to turn the Rio Forge off.


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ttery-battery. The Rio Forge supports ne and NiMH batteries.

nt.

Optional Memory CardThe Rio Forge supports optional SD and

MMC memory sizes of 8MB - 1GB.

AAA BaInsert AAAboth alkali

Battery Compartment Cover Remove to access the battery compartme


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:: LCD OverviewRepeat Playback IndicatorShuffle Playback IndicatorLock IndicatorPower Indicator

Menu Title

Track Position BarTrack Time

Play Indicator

Selected Option

Options

Player Mode

Menu Mode

Volume Level

Album

Track Number/TotalNumber of Tracks

Artist

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Track Size

Month/Day/Year

Play ScreensPress CENTER to cycle through Time Code, Date, and Track Format, and EQ setting views.

Date View

Time Code View

Track Format View

Time

Codec and Bitrate

Track TimeTrack Number/Total

Number of Tracks


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new pageFM Radio: Manual

Current Frequency

Preset Station Slot

(from left to right)Volume Indicator,Strong Signal Indicator,Stereo Indicator,Mute Indicator,Battery Indicator

Preset StationsPreset Scroll IndicatorCurrent Frequency

FM Radio: Store Preset

FM Radio: Preset

Frequency Scale

Current Frequency


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Chapter 2 Connections

les, and alternate devices. Basic

Battery

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required

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:: Basic ConnectionsThis chapter describes how to connect the Rio Forge to earphones, mini USB cabconnections include:

BatteryThe Rio Forge uses a single AAA-battery that can provide many hours of use. TheCompartment Cover must be removed before a battery can be installed.

EarphonesConnect the supplied earphones to the EARPHONES jack on the bottom of the R

USBThe Rio Forge must be connected using the included USB cable to the USB port obefore music or files can be transferred to and from the Rio Forge and your comp

USB Detection with the Windows Device DriverUSB connectivity works immediately. Installation of device driver software is not unless your computer uses the Windows 98 SE operating system.

If using Windows 98 SE the Windows Device Driver Wizard will be displayed aftecable has been plugged into both the Rio Forge and the computer. Please follow t

1 Confirm the Rio installation CD is in the computer’s CD-ROM drive.2 Check the CD-ROM Drives box when the Windows Device Driver Wizard req

location of the Rio Forge drivers.3 Click Next and follow the Windows Device Driver Wizard instructions.


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Additional AccessoriesGet the most out of your Rio Forge with additional accessories available online at the Rio website. Some of the

number of tracks

ports and intensely

D player. The Rio ou play your

most popular accessories include the following:

• Rio Approved External Memory CardsAdd an external memory card to your Rio Forge and significantly increase thethat can be loaded onto the Rio Forge.

• Rio Forge Sports Case and ArmbandReplace sports cases and armbands that have been worn down by extreme sactive lifestyles.

• Rio Car Stereo AdapterUpgrade your car stereo for hundreds of dollars less than buying a new MP3 Ccar stereo adapter connects to the earphone jack on the Rio Forge and lets yfavorite music in any vehicle equipped with a standard cassette deck.

http://www.rioaudio.com


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Chapter 3 Software Setup

re using the Rio Forge. Rio Music ms. iTunes and the Rio iTunes

Software SetupSoftware found on the Rio installation disc should be installed on a computer befoManager should be installed on computers that use the Windows operating systeplug-in should be installed on computers that use a Mac operating system.

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:: Windows

n instructions.

teps to begin the installation

Follow these instructions to load Rio Music Manager onto your PC.

1 Place the installation CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The Rio installation software launches automatically.

2 Click Rio Music Manager INSTALL NOW (required) and follow the on-scree

3 If prompted, reboot the computer when the installation is complete.

4 Double-click the My Computer icon, , on the Windows desktop.

5 Double-click the CD-ROM icon, .

6 Double-click the Install icon, .

7 Go to Step 2.

• If Rio installation software does not display automatically, follow these smanually:


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Rio Music ManagerRio Music Manager is an all-in-one solution that can rip, encode, and manage entire collections of digital audio
tracks. Rio Music Manager provides the following capabilities:
• Save (Rip and Encode) audio CDs into compressed digital audio formats. Rio Music Manager encodes WMA files by default and MP3 via an optional upgrade pack.

• Automatically Synchronize the music collection on your computer with your Rio Forge.

• Edit ID3 Tags and WMA tags on digital audio tracks.

• Organize and manage digital audio tracks on your computer and your Rio Forge.

• Search for tracks on your computer and your Rio Forge.

• Create custom Playlists.

• Transfer tracks from your computer to your Rio Forge.


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:: Mac

4.2 or greater. iTunes is free and

ognize the Rio Forge:

iTunesRio Forge is compatible with Macintosh OS X v10.2 systems using Apple’s iTunes available online. Support for iTunes can be found here.

Follow these instructions to load the software that enables your Macintosh to rec

1 Place the software CD label-side up into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2 Double-click the Rio icon on your computer’s desktop.

3 Double-click the Install icon.

The Rio Installation Screen will display.

4 Click iTunes Plug-in.

The Plug-in Installation Screen will display.

5 Click Install.

6 Click Done.

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

http://www.info.apple.com/usen/iTunes/


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Chapter 4 Basic Operations

e:

:: Basic OperationsEnjoying music on the Rio Forge is easy. Basic operations of the Rio Forge includ

Copy TracksTransfer TracksControl the PlayerPlay Music


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:: Copy Tracks

nd encoding. Ripping and encod-ng) the audio content into a com-

+Click.

on.

Copying Tracks with Rio Music ManagerCopying tracks from Audio CDs involves two steps commonly known as ripping aing refers to the process of ripping (copying) audio from a CD and encoding (savipressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA.

1 Launch the Rio Music Manager.2 Insert an Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive.3 Click the CD-ROM icon on the Rio Music Manager Device List.4 Use any of the following techniques to select tracks:

5 Click to begin copying tracks to your computer.

Track Type Technique

Single track. • Click the track.

Multiple tracks. • Press SHIFT+Click or CTRL

All tracks. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks.

• Select Edit, Invert Selecti


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:: Transfer Tracks

lves selecting tracks, then trans-

n the computer’s hard drives for lly categorized by album title and

Genres, Songs, and Playlists.

Forge, click the Artists tab and

icking .

rtist.

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on.

Rio Music ManagerTransferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Forge with the Rio Music Manager invoferring them to the Rio Forge.

1 Launch the Rio Music Manager.2 Click My Music in the left frame to access tracks. Rio Music Manager will sca

digital audio files that are compatible with the Rio Forge. Files are automaticadisplayed in the Track List.

3 Select tracks within a category of tracks. Categories include Albums, Artists,

For example, if you wish to copy all tracks from a favorite artist onto the Rio then use any of the techniques in Step 4 to select the desired tracks.

4 Use any of the following techniques to select files:

5 After the tracks have been selected they can be copied to the Rio Forge by cl

File type Technique

Single track, album, or artist. • Click the track, album, or a

Multiple tracks, albums, and/or artists. • Press SHIFT+Click or CTRL

All tracks, albums, and artists. • Press CTRL+A.

No tracks, albums, or artists. • Press CTRL+N.

Every track except for the currently selected tracks.

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Transferring Tracks using Windows ExplorerTransferring tracks from the PC to the Rio Forge using Windows Explorer is as easy as Copy and Paste.

open another window.e Rio Forge. (X equals the drive

lity, Playlists and copy protected rs using Rio Music Manager.

rts expansion memory cards--

Removable Disk (X:) icon ”:.

op techniques.

1 Connect the Rio Forge to a computer using the supplied USB cable.2 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu.3 Locate MP3 or WMA audio files on the computer.4 Highlight files and/or folders to transfer to the Rio Forge.5 Click Edit.6 Click Copy.7 Double-click My Computer on the Windows Desktop or in the Start Menu to 8 In the new window, locate the Rio Forge (X:) icon that is associated with th

letter assigned to the Rio Forge.)

9 Double-click Rio Forge (X:) or Removable Disk (X:).10 Click Edit.11 Click Paste.

Any type of file can be transferred using this method but to assure full functionamusic using Digital Rights Management (DRM) should be transferred to Rio playe

• A Removable Disk (X:) icon will also be displayed if your player suppoeven if no expansion memory card is present.

• If no expansion memory card is present, double-clicking the associated will generate a message that reads: Please insert a disk into drive “X

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iTunes1 Launch iTunes.

frame.

all selected tracks have been

2 Connect the Rio Forge to a USB port on the computer.3 Power the Rio Forge on.4 Click Library in the iTunes Source frame. 5 Select tracks to transfer.6 Drag and drop selected tracks to the Rio Forge Player in the iTunes Source

• iTunes will only refresh the audio contents located on the Rio Forge aftertransferred.


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:: Control the Player

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ControlsLocations of all controls can be found on pages 2 and 3.

The controls on the Rio Forge work as follows:

• POWERPress and hold to power the Rio Forge on or off.

• MENUIn Player mode, press to enter Menu mode. In Menu mode, press to return toPlayer mode.

• CENTERIn Player mode, press to cycle through Play Screens. In Menu mode, press toselect menu options.

• PLAY/PAUSEIn Player mode, press to play or pause playback. In Menu mode, press to conmenu navigation.

• FORWARD and REVERSEIn Player mode, press to skip to the next or previous track. Press and hold toscan forward or reverse through a track. In Menu mode, press to control mennavigation.

• STOPIn Player mode, press to stop playback. In Menu mode, press to control mennavigation.

• VOLUME + and - Press to adjust volume level.

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:: Play Music mode. Modes can be changed at
The Rio Forge plays digital audio tracks in Player mode and FM radio in FM Tuner
anytime through the Main Menu.

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:: Play Musice played within a matter of sec-

ck the LOCK/UNLOCK switch

In Player mode (the default mode), any track or preset customized Playlist can bonds so you can spend more time enjoying tracks and less time finding them.

Play AllAlbumArtistGenreTrackYearNew MusicPlaylistSpoken WordFM Recordings (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only)

• If the Rio Forge does not power on after POWER has been pressed, cheand confirm it is in the UNLOCK position.


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Play AllFollow these steps to play all tracks on the Rio Forge:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Play All.

AlbumTo play tracks from specific albums please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Album.4 Select Play All or a specific album.5 If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

ArtistTo play tracks from a specific artist please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Artist.4 Select Play All or a specific album.5 If a specific album is selected, select Play All or a specific track.


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GenreTo play tracks from a specific genre please follow these steps:

tly been added to the Rio Forge play tracks using New Music

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Genre.4 Select Play All, a specific genre, or [none].5 If a specific genre is selected, select Play All or a specific track.

TrackTo play a specific track please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Track.4 Select Play All or a specific track.

YearTo play tracks from a specific year please follow these steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Year.4 Select Play All, a specific year, or [none].

New MusicSelect to compose a running order composed of the tracks that have most recenduring a set amount of time. The most recently played tracks are played first. Toplease follow these steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select New Music.4 Select 1 day (the default setting), 2 days, 1 week, or 1 month.


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PlaylistTo play tracks from playlists created in Rio Music Manager please follow these steps:

ken word tracks please follow

. one section of the track to

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Playlist.4 Select Play All or a specific playlist.

Spoken WordSelect to play tracks formatted using the Audible #2 and #3 formats. To play spothese steps:

1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Spoken Word.4 Select an Audible track.

FM Recordings (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only)To play FM recordings created using FM Record, please follow these steps:1 Press MENU.2 Select Play Music.3 Select Recording.4 Select Play All or a specific recording.

• When in spoken word mode, the Rio Forge display’s the following icon: • When in spoken word mode, press FORWARD or REVERSE to skip from

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radio. For best reception, keep is in use.

ControlsLocations of all controls can be found on pages 2 and 3.

To access FM Tuner mode:1 Press MENU.2 Select FM Tuner.

FM ControlManualPresetStore Preset

FM ControlWhen in Tuner mode, the following controls function differently:

• CENTERPress to enter Preset mode. Press and hold to enter Store Preset mode.

• PLAY/PAUSEPress and release to mute the FM radio. Press and hold to start or stop FM Record (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only).

• FORWARD and REVERSEIn Manual mode, press to tune up or down the frequency range. In Manual mode, press and hold to search up or down the frequency range for particularstrong signals.

• STOPPress and hold to turn off the Manual mode strong signal search. When turneoff, no search is displayed and selecting and holding FORWARD or REVERSwill scan up or down the frequency range manually.

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ManualFollow these steps to enter the manual Tuner mode:

to store to a preset slot.e.d preset station slot. FM preset slot. After a frequency set mode.

t mode.d preset station slot.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Tuner.3 Press CENTER.

Store PresetThe Rio Forge allows programming of up to 8 FM preset slots.

1 When in Manual mode, tune to a frequency you wish2 Press and hold CENTER to enter Store Preset mod3 Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cycle to the desire4 Press CENTER to store the frequency to the selected

has been stored to a slot the Rio Forge will enter Pre

PresetFM preset slots can be accessed within seconds using Preset mode.

1 When in Manual mode, press CENTER to enter Prese2 Press FORWARD or REVERSE to cycle to the desire3 Press CENTER to return to Manual mode.


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Chapter 5 Advanced Features

:: Advanced FeaturesAdvanced features of the Rio Forge include:

BookmarksSettingsFM Record (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only)StopwatchAbout


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:: Bookmarks current track, the current time a bookmark and restore them

ks.

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k.

t settings.ese settings are automatically

are not saved as a bookmarks.

Bookmarks store specific player settings, including the current running order, theposition of the track, and the Playback settings. Users can save these settings inwhenever they use the Rio Forge. Bookmarks are great for:

• Placing digital bookmarks in digital audio books or other extended length trac• Maintaining positions in long term running orders.• Sharing your player with others without losing personal settings.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Bookmarks.3 Select a Bookmark option.

Bookmark options include:

• SelectSelect a bookmark. Press CENTER to restore the selected bookmark settings

• SetSelect a bookmark. Press CENTER to save the current settings to a bookmar

• DeleteSelect a bookmark. Press CENTER to delete the selected bookmark.

• In Player mode, press and hold CENTER to quickly bookmark the curren• The Rio Forge automatically saves user settings when it is turned off. Th

restored when the Rio Forge is turned on. Settings saved automatically


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:: Settings
Rio Forge settings include:
PlaybackEqualizerPowerResumeDisplayTimeLanguageFM TunerLock SetupTags


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PlaybackVarious playback settings can be set to modify the way the Rio Forge plays tracks. Tracks can be shuffled at ran-

(the default setting) and On.

ngs include Off (the default

dom and/or repeated continuously.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Playback.4 Select Playback options.5 Press CENTER to apply settings.

Plackback options include:

• ShuffleSet selected tracks to play in standard or random order. Settings include Off

• RepeatSet selected tracks to repeat playback of all tracks or the current track. Settisetting), All, and One.


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Equalizer The sound of tracks played on the Rio Forge can be adjusted using various preset and fully customizable equalizer

l preferences.

SE to navigate between frequen-he Gain of the frequency. mode.

ntent on the Rio Forge.

sound of tracks according to the

.

options. Equalizer settings include:

CustomCustom mode allows the Rio Forge’s settings to be adjusted according to persona

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Equalizer.4 Select Custom. 5 Adjust 5-band equalizer. Press FORWARD or REVER

cies. Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to boost or cut t6 Press CENTER to save settings and return to Player

NormalSelect the EQ Off equalizer option to apply no equalizer adjustments to audio co

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Equalizer.4 Select EQ Off.5 Press CENTER to set the EQ Off equalizer option and return to Player mode.

PresetSelect a Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, or Trance equalizer option to change the selected preset settings.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Equalizer.4 Select Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, or Trance.5 Press CENTER to set the selected equalizer option and return to Player mode


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PowerBy adjusting the Power settings the Rio Forge can conserve energy and extend the amount of playback time dur-

r mode.

able Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) ing used or the battery indicator the default setting) and NiMH.

inutes. Settings include 1m, 5m

ing each battery charge.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Power.4 Select Power options.5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Power options include:

• BatteryAlthough the Rio Forge ships with an Alkaline battery, it can also use rechargebatteries. The Battery option must be set to the same battery type that is bewill not display the correct amount of battery life. Settings include Alkaline (

• Pwr SaveSet the Rio Forge to enter shutdown after being idle for a specific number of m(the default setting), 10m, 30m, and Never.


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ResumeUse the options in the Resume menu to set the track that the Rio Forge will play whenever it is powered on.

r mode.

or the first track in the running lt setting) and First.

ack was at during shutdown or at t.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Resume.4 Select Resume options.5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Resume options include:

• Track Set the Rio Forge to begin playback of the last track played before shutdown order when the Rio Forge is powered on. Settings include Current (the defau

• TimecodeSet the Rio Forge to begin playback of the last track played at the point the trthe start of the track. Settings include Current (the default setting) and Star


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DisplayUse the Display menu to adjust backlight and contrast settings.

r mode.

econds. Settings include Off, 2s, lit constantly.

st slider to set how light or dark washed out images. Setting the

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Display.4 Adjust Backlight options and Contrast settings.5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Display options include:

• BacklightSet the backlight on the Rio Forge to shut itself off after a specific number of s5s, (the default setting) 10s, 20s, and On. On sets the backlight to remain

• ContrastPress FORWARD and REVERSE to control the contrast slider. Use the contrathe images on the LCD will appear. Setting the contrast too high will result incontrast too dark will result in images that are too dark to read.

• To conserve battery life, the On setting should rarely be used.


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TimeUse the options in the Time menu to set the Rio Forge’s internal clock. Time is set automatically every time tracks

r mode.

USA (the default setting),

are transferred to the Rio Forge using Rio Music Manager.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Time.4 Select Set Time, Set Date, or Time Mode options.5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Time settings include:

• Set TimeOptions include Hour, Minute, and AM / PM.

• Set DateOptions include Month, Day, and Year.

• Time ModeOptions include 12 hour (the default setting) and 24-hour time formats andEurope, and Japan date formats.


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LanguageThe Rio Forge menus can be set to display in one of five languages.

, select the third option, select

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Language.4 Select a Language setting.

Language settings include:

• English (the default setting)Set the display language to English.

•Set the display language to Japanese.

• DeutschSet the display language to German.

• Français Set the display language to French.

• EspañolSet the display language to Spanish.

• To return to the language menu from any langauge setting, press MENUthe seventh option.


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FM TunerUse the options in the FM Tuner menu to set the Rio Forge’s FM radio settings.

r mode.

tuner in mono mode.

s by .05MHz), and Japan (tunes

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select FM Tuner.4 Select Options.5 Adjust FM Stereo Mode and/or Region options.6 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

FM Tuner options include:

• FM Stereo ModeOptions include On (the default setting), and Off. Selecting Off will place the

• RegionOptions include USA (tunes by .2MHz, the default setting), and Europe (tuneby .05MHz).


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Lock SetupUse the options in the Lock Setup menu to enable various controls when the lock is enabled.

r mode.

me level can be adjusted even

CENTER will scroll through Time been locked.

NTROL PAD movement will be

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Lock Setup.4 Select Lock Setup options.5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Lock Setup settings include:

• VolumeOptions include Lock (the default setting) and Off. When set to Off, the voluwhen the Rio Forge has been locked.

• CenterOptions include Lock (the default setting) and Off. When set to Off, pressingCode View, Track Format View, and Date Views even when the Rio Forge has

• PadOptions include Lock and / (PLAY/PAUSE). When set to / , any COinterpreted as the / control.


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TagsAdjust Tags menu settings if the Rio Forge displays random alphabet characters instead of the correct ID3 Tags.

played properly then Tags menu

ed (Unicode) tracks are unaf-

JIS.r mode.

II is an acronym for American

F-8 is backwards compatible with

is a character encoding format t.

The Rio Forge supports Latin- and Japanese-based languages. If ID3 tags are dissettings do not need to be changed.

Rio Music Manager encodes tracks tags using the Unicode method. Properly taggfected by changes to the Tags menu settings. All WMA tracks are Unicode.

1 Press MENU.2 Select Settings.3 Select Tags.4 Select ASCII (the default setting), UTF-8, or Shift-5 Press CENTER to apply settings and return to Playe

Tags settings include:

• ASCIISelect to read ID3 tags that are encoded using the ASCII Latin alphabet. ASCStandard Code for Information Interchange.

• UTF-8Select to read ID3 tags that are encoded using the UTF-8/Unicode format. UTASCII. UTF is an acronym for Unicode Transformation Format

• Shift-JISSelect to read ID3 tags that are encoded using the Shift-JIS format. Shift-JIScreated by Microsoft that is based on the Japanese Industrial Standard forma


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:: FM Record (Rio Forge 256 and 512 Only)Recording ID3 Tags can be edited

rd menu and select the Stop

radio. For best reception, keep is in use.

Select to create, playback, or delete FM recordings on the Rio Forge 256 or 512. using Rio Music Manager.

1 Press MENU.2 Select FM Record.3 Select Start (or Stop), Playback, or Delete.

FM Record options include:

• Start (Only available when in FM Tuner mode)Select to begin recording. After recording has started, return to the FM Recooption to stop recording.

• PlaybackSelect an FM recording and press CENTER to play the selected recording.

• DeleteSelect an FM recording and press CENTER to delete the selected recording.

• When in Tuner mode, the earphone wire acts as the antenna for the FM the earphones plugged into the EARPHONE jack whenever the FM radio


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:: Stopwatch.

lap the

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Average Lap Time

Lap Difference

Use the stopwatch to keep track of time-sensitive events while listening to music

1 Press MENU.2 Select Stopwatch.

Lap statistics are displayed at the bottom of the Stopwatch screen. When a new is set, the difference, either faster (-) or slower (+) between new lap times and average laptime is displayed for a few moments.

When in Stopwatch mode, the controls work in the following ways:

• MENUPress to return to the Main Menu.

• PLAY/PAUSEPress to start and stop the timer.

• CENTERPress to set a lap time. Press and hold to return to single lap display. Multiplelaps and lap averages will be lost.

• STOPPress to reset timer.

• Pressing MENU and using other player functions will not turn the timer oThe timer will continue to run until PLAY/PAUSE is pressed while in Stowatch mode.


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:: About the total amount of memory on e, and the Firmware version.

emory usage (MB used/MB ber of playlists, and the number e.

The about screen displays information about the Rio Forge. Information includesthe Rio Forge, the amount of free memory, the number of tracks on the Rio Forg

1 Press MENU.2 Select About.3 Select Player or Storage.

About options include:

• Player Displays firmware version, copyright, and Rio website information.

• StoragePress CENTER to cycle through displays of memory usage graphic bar and mcapacity), the total number of tracks, the total duration of all tracks, the numof personal files for both internal and external player memory on the Rio Forg


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Chapter 6 Help

find the answers you need here, ods:

vices:

ble 24 hours a day every day at es, and other useful information.

nty period.

our website.

:: TroubleshootingCustomer Service InformationThe FAQs below will help you solve common issues with your player. If you do notyou can contact our Customer Service Department via any of the following meth

Web: www.rioaudio.com/support

Technical Support Telephone (United States): (254) 299-2759Technical Support Telephone (United Kingdom): 0207-744-0802Technical Support Telephone (Canada): (905) 305-6565

Customer Service (United States): (254) 299-2759Customer Service (United Kingdom): 0207-744-0802Customer Service (Canada): (905) 305-6565

Customer Sales/Presales (United States): (866) 286-3662Customer Sales/Presales (United Kingdom): 0207-744-0802Customer Sales/Presales (Canada): (905) 305-6565

With every Rio product you receive the following support ser

• Unlimited access to the Rio web-based technical information resources, availahttp://www.rioaudio.com/support. Here you will find FAQ files, product updat

• Unlimited e-mail support for the duration of your Rio product hardware warra

• Access to the latest software updates and enhancements for Rio products via

http://www.rioaudio.com/support/


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Frequently Asked Questions

emory sizes of 8MB - 1GB. com/support for more

back of the player.

e up and the notch in the upper he battery compartment. The memory card is in place.

back of the player.

e memory card spring slightly

2 and #3 format files.

hey can be mixed together.

nt MP3’s they are generally half sic in less space on CDs, hard sive to Windows-based

Question Answer

What size and type of external memory cards can my Rio Forge use?

• The Rio Forge currently supports SD and MMC mPlease visit the Rio support site at www.rioaudio.information on external memory cards.

How do I install an external memory card?

1 Turn the Rio Forge off.2 Remove the battery compartment cover on the 3 Remove the battery.4 Gently insert the memory card with the label sid

right corner into the memory card slot next to tmemory card spring will slightly click when the

5 Replace the battery.6 Replace the battery compartment cover.7 Turn the Rio Forge on.

How do I remove an external memory card?

1 Turn the Rio Forge off.2 Remove the battery compartment cover on the 3 Remove the battery.4 Gently push the memory card until you hear th

clicks and releases the memory card.

What type of files can I play with the Rio Forge?

• The Rio Forge can play MP3, WMA, and Audible #

Can I add MP3 and WMA files to the player at the same time?

• Yes. You can play MP3 and WMA audio content. T

What are the differences between MP3 and WMA files?

• Because WMA’s use a lower bitrate than equivaleas large as MP3 files and you can store more mudrives, or the Rio Forge. The WMA format is exclucomputers.




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Will the Rio Forge play Variable Bitrate (VBR)

• Yes. Because there are many standards for VBR files, it cannot be guaranteed that every encoding software package will properly function with the Rio Forge.

ck track time, fast forward, and/

etal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. the same battery type that is y the correct amount of battery

in the top-right corner of the e remaining battery power. The ged battery. Non-illuminated ry indicator blinks when less

ill never skip or stutter during

e Rio Forge from being mapped has been documented in their ue and detect the Rio Forge as a

top or taskbar.

lick Disk Management.

or the new drive that is not

files? VBR files that do not comply to standards may laor rewind capabilities.

What kind of batteries can I use with the Rio Forge?

• The Rio Forge can use either alkaline or Nickel-MThe Power setting Battery option must be set tobeing used or the battery indicator will not displalife.

Where is the battery indicator on my Rio Forge?

• The battery indicator on the Rio Forge is located display. The segments in the battery icon show thillumination of all segments indicates a fully charsegments indicate a run down battery. The battethan 20% of the charge on the battery remains.

What kind of skip protection does the Rio Forge have?

• Because the Rio Forge uses no moving parts it waudio playback due to physical shock.

What should I do if my Rio Forge is not detected as a removable drive?

• It is possible that a network drive is preventing thproperly. This is a known Microsoft problem and knowledge base as KB297694. To resolve this issremovable drive:

1 Click the Start Bar.2 Right-click My Computer on the Windows Desk3 Click Manage.4 Locate Computer Management (Local) and c5 Right-click the new drive.6 Click Change Drive Letter and Path(s).7 Click Change.8 Use the drop-down box to select a drive letter f

assigned to a mapped network drive.9 Click OK.10 Click OK.


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What should I do if my Rio Forge is not detected

• Your Rio Forge was designed to work with the version of Rio Music Manager that was included on the Installation CD. Previous versions of Rio Music Manager may

the USB port on both the Rio

of your computer rather than to

b. Unpowered USB hubs may

sing any USB hubs.n path.

io Forge depends on the bitrate

K is in the lock position. Confirm ot in the lock position and press

space required per

by Rio Music Manager? not be able to detect your Rio Forge.

What should I do if my Rio Forge is not detected by my computer?

• Verify that the USB cable is securely inserted intoForge and your computer.

• Connect the USB cable to a USB port on the backa USB port on the front of your computer.

• If using a USB hub, connect to a powered USB hunot work.

• Connect the USB cable directly to your PC, bypas• Remove USB extension cables from the connectio• Disconnect other USB devices.

How much music can I store on the Rio Forge?

• The amount of music that can be stored on the Rof the files stored.

Why will the Rio Forge not turn on?

• The Rio Forge will not power on if LOCK/UNLOCthe LOCK/UNLOCK switch on the Rio Forge is nPOWER to turn the Rio Forge on.

Bitrate

64 kbps 96 kbps128 kbps164 kbps192 kbps

Approximate amount ofminute of audio content

0.5 MB 0.75 MB1 MB1.25 MB1.75 MB


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Why would I ever want to reformat my Rio Forge?

• If for any reason you suspect that your Rio player's file system has been corrupted, reformatting the player will restore the file system to its original state.

ass compatible Rio players.

sktop or in the Start Menu.:) icon that is associated with to the Rio player.)r (X:) icon.

eletion of all tracks and settings ds (if any). Reformatting your currently in progress.

r, click Start.

’s internal clock is no longer charge for more than a few then follow these steps:

e USB cable. Manager.coded files came from.

your computer’s clock.

Use Windows Explorer to format Mass Storage Cl

1 Double-click My Computer on the Windows De2 Locate the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X

the player. (X: equals the drive letter assigned 3 Right-click the Removable Disk (X:) or Playe4 Click Format....

Reformatting your Rio player will result in the don the Rio player and any attached Memory CarRio player will immediately cancel any transfers

5 If you are sure you want to reformat your playe

Why won’t the Rio Forge play secure, dated, or other DRM (digital rights management) encoded files?

• DRM files may not work properly if the Rio Forgeaccurate. This can happen if the battery loses allminutes. Make sure the battery is fully charged,

1 Connect the Rio Forge to the computer using th2 Transfer any track to the player using Rio Music• Connect to the secure service where the DRM en

The Rio Forge’s clock should now be in sync with

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Why does my Rio Forge experience errors after I

• Removing a Mass Storage Class (MSC) compatible Rio player from a USB connection prior to ejecting, stopping, or otherwise closing communication

in a corrupting the player's file

he same name; the player will

ase follow the instructions

sktop.:) icon that is associated with to the Rio player.)r (X:) icon.

on on the Windows taskbar.

:) icon.



unplug the USB cable? between the player and the computer may resultsystem.

e.g. All tracks, although different, are assigned tnot power off; etc.

To eject or stop an MSC compatible Rio player pleapplicable to your computer's operating system:

Windows 98 SE1 Double-click My Computer on the Windows De2 Locate the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X

the player. (X: equals the drive letter assigned 3 Right-click the Removable Disk (X:) or Playe4 Click Eject.

Windows ME1 Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware ic2 Select USB Disk.3 Click Stop.4 Select the Removable Disk (X:) or Player (X5 Click OK.

Windows 20001 Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware ic2 Select USB Mass Storage Device.3 Click Stop.4 Select the Player USB Device icon.5 Click OK.

Windows XP1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware ic2 Select USB Mass Storage Device.3 Click Stop.4 Select the Player MSC USB Device icon.5 Click OK.


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Can I update the firmware on the Rio Forge?

• Yes. If available, firmware for your Rio can be downloaded online.

ware update. While running the ff the player, or unplug the USB

oad the software that is specific

g update information and

SB cable.en.the Rio website.ds to load.

SB cable.en.

Note: Quit all applications before running the firmfirmware update, do not close the program, turn ocable.

Downloading the update1 Click on the following link: Firmware Upgrade.2 Click on the link to the Rio Forge.3 Locate UPDATES and click Firmware.

Select and download the latest software. Downlto the operating system you use on your PC:

*.exe (Windows)*.hqx (Mac)*.zip (Windows)*.txt (All operating systems—a text file includininstructions.)

Installing the update (PC)1 Connect the player to your computer with the U2 Wait for Idle to be displayed on the player scre3 Double-click the file that you downloaded from

The update should take approximately 30 secon

Installing the update (Mac)1 Connect the player to your computer with the U2 Wait for Idle to be displayed on the player scre3 Double-click the Rio Update you downloaded.4 Follow the instructions to complete the update.

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:: Glossary of Digital Audio Terms

otes and sounds are located. your music. You can select the

ze and quality of a compressed ally, the higher the bitrate used, 96kbps (96,000 bits per second) 5 megabytes (MB) per minute of

dio signal, but approximately two

as a compressed digital audio file digital and analog transmissions s audio data into a file, often for the codecs perform similar

ect copyrighted tracks and is DRM encryption frequently evices, or burned to CD. Copy ic Manager.

BassBass is the particular low-range area of the sound spectrum where low musical nIncreasing the bass value will make the low vocals and drums more prominent inamount of bass in your music by selecting various Equalizer options.

BitrateBitrate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file. The sidigital audio file is determined by the bitrate used when encoding the file. Generthe higher the sound quality, and the larger the file size. For example, a bitrate ofis generally thought of as “CD quality” for WMA audio files, and takes up about 0.7music. At a 64kbps bitrate, the sound quality of WMA is similar to that of an FM raminutes of music will fit in 1MB of space.

CodecDepending on the context and kind of technology involved, codec can be defined format (like MP3, WMA, etc.), a “coding/decoding” chip used to translate between(used in modems), or a compression/decompression algorithm. Codecs compresefficient transmission over a network, and then decode it for playback. While all compression of digital audio, there are differences in the technology. The Rio Forge supports the following digital audio codecs:

• MP3• WMA• Audible

DRMDigital rights management (DRM) is a type of encryption that is intended to protadded to many commercially purchased music files during the encoding process.restricts the number of times a file can be downloaded, transferred to portable dprotected music using DRM should be transferred to the Rio Forge using Rio Mus


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FirmwareFirmware is the read-only software that is installed on the player. Like software it can be updated, but unlike

boost or reduce frequencies to

about the digital music file such ID3 tag information is displayed

mmon to many operating ansfer protocol to work because mpatible Rio players are treated

layers using Windows Explorer. and copy protected music using Music Manager.

ell known compressed digital of the size of normal audio files. imately a 12:1 ratio with virtually vant parts of a sound signal that s was developed by the

r than playing every track on the pports .asx, .m3u, and .pls he Rio Forge. Tracks stored on a Rio player by an application

software it can never be deleted from the player.

GainGain is a measurement of the amplitude of frequency ranges. Gain adjustments provide a more desirable audio output.

ID3 TagsThe ID3 tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that contains informationas song title, artist, album title, encoding bitrate, track time duration, and so on.on the Album/Artist/Track title line on the player’s LCD.

Mass Storage ClassMass Storage Class (MSC) is a transfer protocol that uses USB drivers that are cosystems and devices. No additional software needs to be installed for the MSC trMSC uses drivers are already on a computer's operating system. Because MSC coas removable drives, any type of file can be transferred to MSC compatible Rio pAlthough any type of file can be transferred, to assure full functionality, playlists Digital Rights Management (DRM) should be transferred to Rio players using Rio

MP3MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most waudio file format. This format allows for near “CD quality” sound, but at a fractionMP3 conversion of an audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the file size by approxno perceptible loss in quality. MP3 compression removes the redundant and irrelethe human ear doesn't hear. This digital sound encoding and compression procesFraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits and Thomson Multimedia.

PlaylistA playlist is a custom grouping of tracks that has been saved for later use. Ratheplayer playlists can be used to play specific tracks in specific orders. Rio Forge suformatted playlists. Tracks that are referenced by a playlist must be present on texternal memory cannot be played by a playlist. Playlists that are transferred to other than Rio Music Manager may not function properly on Rio players.


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Rip and EncodeRip and encode refers to the process of extracting audio from a music CD (ripping) and encoding it into a

ew audio content, and keep the or synchronization to occur.

ble value will raise the levels of usic by selecting various

itrate encoding for complex

as an alternative to MP3. The of more digital audio tracks in the

compressed digital audio format like MP3 or WMA.

SynchronizeRio Music Manager can automatically (or manually) delete old content, transfer ncontent on your Rio Forge fresh and dynamic. Rio Music Manager must be open f

TrebleTreble notes occupy the higher portion of the sound spectrum. Increasing the trethe high sounds in your music files. You can select the amount of treble in your mEqualizer options.

VBRVariable Bitrate (VBR) encoding converts tracks at a variable rate, using higher bportions and lower bitrate encoding for pauses in songs.

WMAWindows Media Audio (WMA) is a compressed audio format created by MicrosoftWMA codec offers greater file compression than the MP3 codec, enabling storage same amount of space when compared to MP3s at the same level of quality.


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:: ECC, FCC, and Industry Canada Compliance

2/23/EEC.

llowing two conditions:

t may cause undesired operation.

digital device, pursuant to Part against harmful interference in a uency energy and, if not installed radio communications. However, If this equipment does cause turning the equipment off and e following measures:

the receiver is connected.

ada.

Statement of ComplianceThis product complies with Council Directive 89/336/EEC and Council Directive 7

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fo

1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference tha

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio freqand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference tothere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of th

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can


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:: Safety

DEVICE IN OR NEAR WATER OR

IS REPLACED INCORRECTLY OR LKALINE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF

l in some states and areas. Be uptive or distracting while periods of time can be damaging

WarningTO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF SHOCK OR INJURY, DO NOT USE or OPERATE THIS WET LOCATIONS.

CAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION, DAMAGE OR BATTERY LEAKAGE IS POSSIBLE IF BATTERY BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A NON-RECHARGEABLE AUSED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS OR LOCAL LAWS.

Use of headphones while operating a vehicle is not recommended and is unlawfucareful and attentive while driving. Stop operation of the player if you find it disroperating any type of equipment. Listening to music at full power over extended to the hearing of the user.


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Index

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256 and 512 Only) 24Resume 33Reverse 2, 19Rio Music Manager 12Ripping and Encoding 52

SSettings 29Spoken Word 24Stop 2, 19Stopwatch 41Store Preset 26

TTags 39Technical Support 43Time 35Time Code View 6Track 23Track Format View 6Transferring tracks

iTunes 18Rio Music Manager

16Treble

definition 52Troubleshooting 43

UUpgrading Firmware 49USB 8

Symbols+/- Control 19

AAbout 42Accessories 9Advanced Features 27Album 22Artist 22

BBacklight 34Basic Operations 14Bass

definition 50Battery

indicator 45Installation 4

Bitratedefinition 50

Bookmarks 28Buttons and Controls 19

CCodec

definition 50MP3 51WMA 52

Contrast 34Controls 19Copy tracks 15

Customer Service Information 43

DDate View 6Display 34DRM 50

EEarphones 8Encoding 15Equalizer 31

FFirmware 51FM 24FM Control 25FM Recordings 24FM Tuner 37FM Tuner mode 25Forward 2, 19Frequently Asked Questions 44

GGenre 23Getting Started 1Glossary 50

HHelp 43

IID3 Tag

definition 51iTunes 13

LLanguage 36Liquid Crystal DisplaLCD 5Lock Setup 38

MMP3 51MSC 51

NNew Music 23

PPlay All 22Play/Pause 2, 19Playback 30Playlist 24Playlists 51Power button 2Power settings 32Preset Mode 26

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VVariable Bitrate (VBR)

52Volume +/- 2, 19

WWMA 44, 52

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